Cemetery and Indian takeaway fall victim of thieves

Snell Hatch Cemetery and an Indian takeaway were among those in Crawley who fell victim to thieves during the Easter weekend break.

Gardening tools worth around £3,000 was stolen from an equipment shed at Snell Hatch, in West Green on Monday (April 6).

A spokesman for Sussex Police said two Stihl FT40 Strimmers, two Stihl small handled hedge cutters, a Stihl long handled hedge cutter and a Stihl leaf blower were taken.

The cemetery is managed by Crawley Borough Council. A spokesman said a power concrete breaker had also been taken. Witnesses or anyone with information about the theft are asked to contact police on 101 quoting serial number 0274 of 06/04.

○ Thieves made off with a till containing £100 after breaking into a restaurant.

The till was taken from the Sagorika Indian takeaway, on Gossops Parade, on Saturday (April 4).

A spokesman for Sussex Police said the thieves got into the building via a rear window.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call 101 quoting serial number 1045 of 04/04.

○ Police were called to Bewbush, on Monday (April 6) after a motorcycle was stolen – despite it being chained to a wall. The bike – a Qingqi – was taken from Byrd Road.